153A-421. Definitions; applicability; creation of authorities. (a) Unless a different meaning is required by the context, terms relating to the management of solid waste used in this Article have the same meaning as in G.S. 130A-2 and in G.S. 130A-290. As used in this Article, the term "solid waste" means nonhazardous solid waste, that is, […]
153A-422. Purposes of an authority. The purpose of a regional solid waste management authority is to provide environmentally sound, cost effective management of solid waste, including storage, collection, transporting, separation, processing, recycling, and disposal of solid waste in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; enhance the environment for the people of this […]
153A-423. Membership; board; delegates. (a) Each unit of local government initially adopting a resolution under G.S. 153A-421 shall become a member of the regional solid waste management authority. Thereafter, any unit of local government may join the authority by ratifying its charter and by being admitted by a unanimous vote of the existing members. All […]
153A-424. Contents of charter. (a) The charter of a regional solid waste management authority shall: (1) Specify the name of the authority; (2) Establish the powers, duties and functions that the authority may exercise and perform; (3) Establish the number of delegates to represent the member units of local government and prescribe the compensation and […]
153A-425. Organization of authorities. The governing board of a regional solid waste management authority shall hold an initial organizational meeting at such time and place as is agreed upon by its member units of local government and shall elect a chairman and any other officers that the charter may specify or the delegates may deem […]
153A-426. Withdrawal from an authority. If the authority has no outstanding indebtedness, any member may withdraw from a regional solid waste management authority effective at the end of the current fiscal year by giving at least six months notice in writing to each of the other members. Withdrawal of a member shall not dissolve the […]
153A-427. Powers of an authority. (a) The charter may confer on the regional solid waste management authority any or all of the following powers: (1) To apply for, accept, receive, and disburse funds and grants made available to it by the State or any agency thereof, the United States of America or any agency thereof, […]
153A-428. Fiscal accountability; support from other governments. (a) A regional solid waste management authority is a public authority subject to the provisions of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes. (b) The establishment and operation of an authority as herein authorized are governmental functions and constitute a public purpose, and the State and any unit of […]
153A-429. Long-term contract permitted by and with an authority. (a) To the extent authorized by its charter, an authority may enter into long-term and continuing contracts, not to exceed a term of 60 years, with member or other units of local government for the acquisition, construction, improvement, enlargement, operation, or maintenance of any solid waste […]
153A-430. Compliance with other law. (a) Repealed by Session Laws 1989 (Regular Session, 1990), c. 1004, s. 47, effective July 20, 1990. (b) An authority created pursuant to this Article shall comply with all applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and rules, including specifically those enacted or adopted for the management of solid waste or […]
153A-431. Issuance of revenue bonds and notes. The State and Local Government Revenue Bond Act, Article 5 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes, governs the issuance of revenue bonds by an authority. Article 9 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes governs the issuance of notes in anticipation of the sale of revenue bonds. […]
153A-432. Advances. Any member or other units of local government may make advances from any monies that may be available for such purpose, in connection with the creation of an authority and to provide for the preliminary expenses of an authority. Any such advances may be repaid to such member or other units of local […]
